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Contract F5 Operations Load Balancing Engineer - Investment Banking - LTM/GTM/Troubleshooting/Proxy The role is within the EMEA Network Engineering team, working on complex technical designs that enable business strategies in accordance with architectural governance, standards and policies. This job facilitates deployment of technical solutions by designing, engineering and implementing configuration across EMEA network infrastructure. Responsibilities: Eliciting, analysing and documenting technical application and service requirements Working with multiple technical teams to identify end to end solutions that balance business, security, availability and resiliency requirements. Creating and documenting designs utilizing design patterns and standard approaches to best meet requirements. Configuration of devices to deploying new services into production Assisting with the troubleshooting of existing and new implementations to resolve issues identified in testing and improve services. Desired Skills Proven experience (5+ years) as a Load Balancing Network Engineer. Proven experience (5+ years) of working with F5 DNS(GTM) Knowledge and experience of working with multiple F5 Modules: LTM, GTM, APM, ASM, SSLO Knowledge and experience of working with virtual Load Balancers and the supporting infrastructure Knowledge and experience of working with FIPS modules Ability to base build and configure Load Balancers to given standards Knowledge and experience of working with VMware Next Gen Load Balancer (AVI Networks) Knowledge and experience of working with and creating automation scripts Strong DMZ architecture and engineering Experience In-depth knowledge of network protocols, security principles, and best practices. Working knowledge of DNS and IP Address Management Network security and compliance Experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues. Hybrid role, inside IR35. Candidate can be based near Manchester/Liverpool/Leeds/Birmingham/Sheffield By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Job Title: Airflow/AWS Data Engineer Location: Manchester Area (3 days per week in the office) Rate: Up to 400 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 03/11/2025 Contract Length: Until 31st December 2025 Job Type: Contract Company Introduction: An exciting opportunity has become available with one of our sector-leading financial services clients. They are seeking a talented AWS DevOps/Data Engineer to join their growing data engineering function. This role will play a key part in designing, deploying, and maintaining modern cloud infrastructure and data pipelines, with a focus on Airflow, AWS, and data platform automation. Key Responsibilities: Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure across Astronomer Airflow and AccelData environments. Facilitate integration between vendor products and core systems, including data lakes, storage, and compute services. Establish and enforce best practices for cloud security, scalability, and performance. Configure and maintain vendor product deployments, ensuring reliability and optimized performance. Ensure high availability and fault tolerance for Airflow clusters. Implement and manage monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions for Airflow and related components. Perform upgrades, patches, and version management for platform components. Oversee capacity planning and resource optimization for Airflow workers and AWS resources. Manage integrations with source control systems (GitHub, GitLab) and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with AWS teams and internal stakeholders for pipeline scalability and optimization. Design and implement process improvements, including automation, data delivery optimization, and infrastructure re-design. Develop ETL pipelines and data workflows using AWS and SQL technologies. Partner with cross-functional teams (product, design, and leadership) to resolve technical issues and enhance platform capabilities. Build analytical tools and dashboards to leverage data pipelines for actionable business insights. Key Requirements: Proven experience as an AWS DevOps Engineer or Data Engineer in complex cloud environments. Strong hands-on expertise with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch, etc.). Demonstrated experience with Airflow (Astronomer) setup, orchestration, and optimization. Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI. Solid understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Working knowledge of Python and SQL for automation and data pipeline development. Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch). Strong grasp of data architecture principles and ETL design patterns. Financial services or regulated industry experience (desirable).

Model Based Systems Engineer Initial 12 Month Contract 82 per hour (Inside IR35) A global leader in aerospace and defense technology, providing innovative solutions to meet the complex challenges of our customers worldwide. Their mission is to deliver advanced capabilities in areas such as missile defense, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and cyber security. Job Description: We are seeking highly skilled Model Based Systems Engineers to join dynamic project teams with this global defence giant. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to design, develop, and integrate complex systems, and will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure our systems are efficient, reliable, and innovative. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement model-based systems engineering methodologies and frameworks. Create and maintain system models using industry-standard tools such as Cameo, SysML, MATLAB, Simulink, or similar. Collaborate with stakeholders to define system requirements and specifications. Conduct system architecture design and analysis, ensuring alignment with customer requirements. Perform system integration, verification, and validation activities. Identify and mitigate risks associated with system design and development. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in MBSE processes and practices. Document system design and engineering processes for internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Proven experience in model-based systems engineering, preferably in the defense, aerospace, or security sectors. Proficiency in using MBSE tools such as Cameo, SysML, MATLAB, Simulink, MagicDraw, or similar. Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, processes, and standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 15288). Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think analytically and critically. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced setting. Eligibility to obtain necessary security clearances. Desired Skills: Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS. Knowledge of software development and coding in languages such as Python, C++, or Java. Familiarity with Agile development methodologies. Certification in systems engineering (e.g., INCOSE CSEP). Due to the nature of this role you will need to have excellent team skills, be self-motivated, fast-learning and have the ability to prioritise and manage your own work with minimal guidance. Please be aware you will will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with strong infrastructure and data architecture expertise to design and implement scalable technical solutions across a wide technology stack. Workiing remotely you'll be joining on an initial 6 month contract with a high likelihood of extension though to 2027. Key Responsibilities Design end-to-end technical solutions integrating infrastructure and data components Architect virtualized infrastructure solutions and data integration strategies Create architectural documentation, diagrams, and technical specifications Design data pipelines, ETL processes, and BI solutions Provide technical guidance to development and infrastructure teams Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Essential Skills & Experience SQL: Advanced database design, optimization, and performance tuning Virtual Machines: VM infrastructure design and management (VMware, Hyper-V, or cloud VMs) Qlik Replicate: Data replication solution design and implementation TIBCO DataPlane: Integration architecture experience Tableau: BI architecture including server and data source optimization Proven experience as a Solution Architect with 7 years in technical architecture Strong understanding of infrastructure and data architecture principles Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Duration: 6 months Location: Remote (UK-based) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Please note due to nature of clearance required this is open to UK nationals only (no Dual nationals) - SC clearance will also need to be undertaken.

Salesforce Solution Architect Rate - 675 Location - Manchester (Hybrid) Duration - 3 Months (Initially) Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT architecture design and implementation, with deep expertise in Salesforce solutions and agile delivery environments. They should demonstrate a strong understanding of product management and agile methodologies, with the ability to guide teams on technical risks and architectural debt. A strategic mindset is essential, with the capability to balance long-term vision and short-term needs to achieve business outcomes. The candidate should also be skilled in evaluating multiple technical solutions, Salesforce configuration, automation, environment mgmt., deployments, etc , Salesforce Architectural Certifications are required for this role. Desirable qualifications include advanced ITIL, TOGAF, and IASA certifications. What are the 3 most important things that you will be and looking for on a CV / shortlisting on: End-to-End Solution Design Experience Strong Salesforce Experience Agile Delivery & Technical Leadership

Data Architect (Salesforce) Rate - 675 (a day) Duration - 3 Months (Initially) Location - Manchester (Hybrid) Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable data architecture solutions. Salesforce CRM experience is essential for this role and project. The role involves translating complex business requirements into effective data models, implementing enterprise data management practices, and supporting strategic decision-making. Candidates should have strong expertise in relational data structures, data modelling tools, and enterprise repositories, along with a solid understanding of data governance, quality, and security standards. Familiarity with compliance regulations such as GDPR and CCPA is essential, as is the ability to analyse and align data solutions with organisational needs. Desirable qualifications are TOGAF, Enterprise Big Data Professional and Certification in Business Data Analytics (CBDA). Salesforce Certifications are also desirable. Experience in Higher Education and/or CRM implementation projects is also desirable. What are the 3 most important things that you will be and looking for on a CV / shortlisting on: Proven Experience in Data Architecture & Governance Strong Salesforce Experience Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

Data Architect (Higher Education) 675 a day (Inside IR35) 3-6 Months Manchester (Hybrid) We are looking for an experienced Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable data architecture solutions. CRM experience is essential for this role and project. The role involves translating complex business requirements into effective data models, implementing enterprise data management practices, and supporting strategic decision-making. Candidates should have strong expertise in relational data structures, data modelling tools, and enterprise repositories, along with a solid understanding of data governance, quality, and security standards. Familiarity with compliance regulations such as GDPR and CCPA is essential, as is the ability to analyse and align data solutions with organisational needs.Desirable qualifications are TOGAF, Enterprise Big Data Professional and Certification in Business Data Analytics (CBDA). .Experience in Higher Education and/or CRM implementation projects is also desirable. What are the most important things that you will be looking for on a CV / shortlisting: Proven Experience in Data Architecture & Governance Strong CRM Experience Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

On behalf of DWP we are looking for a Technical Architect for a 12 month (Inside IR35) contract. Hybrid working with 3 days per week required in either Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham, Blackpool or Newcastle. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK's biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives. The Care Service programme is a strategic transformation initiative aimed at simplifying and unifying benefit-related services into a single, user-centred model. It operates within a complex ecosystem of Legacy systems, evolving policy frameworks, and cross-cutting digital platforms such as Customer Account and Colleague View. Architects are critical to this transformation, ensuring that technical solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with both user needs and policy intent. Our initial focus will be around the operational source system of the Care Service: . The data model to support the service. . Understanding data quality standards that need to be applied. . Creating a metadata capability. Answering questions such as: How can we interface with Legacy untrusted data? How can we minimise the manual processing of data and impact on agents? How can we verify information via other government departments and third parties? Ensuring we have trusted, accessible data that is furnished with metadata so that it is more automatically reusable, and where decisions could be made upon the data. Ensuring data can support potential AI initiatives Creating architectures to support rapidly testing the core risks and assumptions of the service Creating architectures and associated work product to support the overall service and governance processes Defining the capabilities required to support the service, and associated technology options As a Technical Architect you will work on: Application architecture. Integration architecture (DWP services, third parties). Security architecture (compliance, encryption). Infrastructure architecture (AWS hosting design). Governance decks and processes. Essential: . Strong Technical Architecture experience, ideally within the Public Sector. . AWS knowledge and experience. . Ability to understand business objectives and have the ability to make technical designs to support those objectives. . Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. . Strong communication skills. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DWP guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant DWP guarantees to interview veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".

Solutions Architect - Identity and Access Management (IAM) Location: Manchester - Hybrid Working (Expected to be 2 days per week onsite) Duration: 6 Months Rate: .00 Per Day - Inside IR35 via Umbrella Our client is seeking a Contract Solution Architect with strong expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), particularly with SailPoint, to join the Strategy & Architecture team. This team leads architectural design and governance, translating IT strategy into actionable design principles, standards, and guidance. It plays a key role in shaping the University's IT landscape across information architecture, solution architecture, business analysis, and business architecture. The successful candidate will initially be assigned to a large IT Strategic Change program, which aims to deliver stable, secure, and future-ready IT services. The role will focus on IAM-related initiatives within the programme, ensuring robust identity governance and access controls are embedded across our systems. Role - Lead the design and implementation of IAM solutions, with a focus on SailPoint IdentityIQ or SailPoint IdentityNow Conduct stakeholder engagement, product fit/gap analysis, and produce High-Level Design documentation Provide technical leadership in IAM architecture, ensuring alignment with organisational security and compliance standards Drive service design quality to ensure IAM solutions are scalable, maintainable, and user-centric. IAM-Focused Workstreams Experience required - Highly engaging & customer-focused Solutions Architect with excellent collaboration and influencing skills A solid technical foundation in IAM Hands-on experience with SailPoint solutions Comfortable navigating complex, integrated system landscapes and passionate about delivering long-term value through secure, future-focused architectures If you have proven experience in the above areas, please submit your application ASAP to Jackie Dean at TXP for consideration TXP takes great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Solutions Architect - Identity and Access Management (IAM) Location: Manchester - Hybrid Working (Expected to be 2 days per week onsite) Duration: 6 Months Rate: £600.00 - £675.00 Per Day - Inside IR35 via Umbrella Our client is seeking a Contract Solution Architect with strong expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM), particularly with SailPoint, to join the Strategy & Architecture team. This team leads architectural design and governance, translating IT strategy into actionable design principles, standards, and guidance. It plays a key role in shaping the University's IT landscape across information architecture, solution architecture, business analysis, and business architecture. The successful candidate will initially be assigned to a large IT Strategic Change program, which aims to deliver stable, secure, and future-ready IT services. The role will focus on IAM-related initiatives within the programme, ensuring robust identity governance and access controls are embedded across our systems. Role - Lead the design and implementation of IAM solutions, with a focus on SailPoint IdentityIQ or SailPoint IdentityNow Conduct stakeholder engagement, product fit/gap analysis, and produce High-Level Design documentation Provide technical leadership in IAM architecture, ensuring alignment with organisational security and compliance standards Drive service design quality to ensure IAM solutions are scalable, maintainable, and user-centric. IAM-Focused Workstreams Experience required - Highly engaging & customer-focused Solutions Architect with excellent collaboration and influencing skills A solid technical foundation in IAM Hands-on experience with SailPoint solutions Comfortable navigating complex, integrated system landscapes and passionate about delivering long-term value through secure, future-focused architectures If you have proven experience in the above areas, please submit your application ASAP to Jackie Dean at TXP for consideration TXP takes great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Job Title: Contract Solutions Architect - Software Focus (SC Cleared) Location: Hybrid (Remote & Ad Hoc Leeds/Manchester/London) Contract Type: Contract IR35: Inside Duration: 6 months + Rate: £450-£525 (DOE) Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance About the Role We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect with a strong software engineering background to join a high-profile UK Government department on a contract basis. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical digital transformation initiatives that impact millions of citizens. You will be responsible for designing and delivering scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions across a range of government services. Working closely with delivery teams, stakeholders, and technical leads, you'll ensure architectural integrity and alignment with strategic goals. Key Responsibilities Lead the design of end-to-end software solutions across complex systems and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture patterns, principles, and standards. Ensure solutions are secure, performant, and compliant with government regulations. Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the software development life cycle. Translate business requirements into robust technical designs. Engage with senior stakeholders to communicate architectural decisions and trade-offs. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (must be currently valid). Proven experience as a Solutions Architect in large-scale software environments. Strong background in software engineering (eg, Java, .NET, Python, or similar). Deep understanding of modern architectural patterns (eg, microservices, event-driven, API-first). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Experience working within UK Government or public sector environments. Knowledge of GDS standards and service design principles. Exposure to Agile delivery methodologies.